# Blink Shell, Build & Code vs WebView

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WebView at 89% against Blink Shell, Build & Code's 37%. WebView also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). Blink Shell, Build & Code's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 18 months) and ratings volume (418 vs 6). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blink Shell, Build & Code sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. WebView asks for nothing beyond the download.

WebView holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blink Shell, Build & Code has 418 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Blink Shell, Build & Code's written reviews are positive against 89% of WebView's.

Blink Shell, Build & Code ships an update every 3 weeks, WebView every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blink Shell, Build & Code | WebView |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (418 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blink-shell-build-and-code/id1594898306/reviews) | **[4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webview-tester/id1661004679/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **418** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 36.9% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 18 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#14** | — |
| Size | 211 MB | 0 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Blink Shell, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526795995) | [Tommy Gaessler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1186368320) |

## What reviewers say

### Blink Shell, Build & Code

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blink-shell-build-and-code/id1594898306)

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #69 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Transform your iOS device into a powerful terminal for coding and development. Leverage Mosh and SSH for stable, fast connections. Integrate with VS Code and manage your entire development workflow from your pocket.

**Highlights:** Mosh and SSH connections, VS Code integration (Blink Code), Remote runtime creation (Blink Build), Full SSH toolset, Hardware keyboard support, External display support, SFTP transfers

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Build Basic - 50 credits/month | $7.99 | per month |
| Blink+Build Basic | $9.99 | per month |
| Blink Plus | $19.99 | per year |
| Blink+ | $19.99 | per year |
| Blink Shell Classic | Free | one-time |


### WebView

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webview-tester/id1661004679)

Test your webpages within a Safari or WebKit WebView environment. This app streamlines the process of checking web functionality without needing to set up your own iOS WebView. It supports camera and microphone permissions for testing SDK integrations.

**Highlights:** Test webpages in WebView, Supports Safari and WebKit, No need for own iOS WebView environment, Camera and microphone permission support, Test SDK integrations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blink Shell, Build & Code free?

Blink Shell, Build & Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is WebView free?

WebView is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Blink Shell, Build & Code or WebView?

WebView is rated higher. Blink Shell, Build & Code averages 3.1 out of 5 from 418 ratings, while WebView averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do Blink Shell, Build & Code or WebView have ads?

Neither Blink Shell, Build & Code nor WebView shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Blink Shell, Build & Code or WebView?

Blink Shell, Build & Code ships an update every 3 weeks, and WebView every 18 months. Most recently, Blink Shell, Build & Code was updated on September 24, 2026 and WebView on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*